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This is a supervisory firefighting position entailing the supervision of a fire apparatus and assigned firefighter company, under the direction of the Company Officer - Captain. As a company officer the Lieutenant will respond to all types of incidents and public safety and/or service calls in order to meet the needs of the community in support of their company. The Lieutenant will be required to perform the role of the Incident Commander at emergencies attended, until relieved by a superior officer. The Lieutenant coordinates with the Captain to schedule daily duties, company fire and life safety inspections, delivers public safety education programs, and conducts or aids with preliminary fire investigations. The Lieutenant assists the Captain in the planning, assessment, and delivery of company level training of both career and paid-on call members as assigned.

In concert with the Captain, the Lieutenant is responsible for the discipline and morale of assigned career personnel and for the proper maintenance and security of apparatus equipment, and facilities in accordance with department policies, and operational guidelines. Under direction, and subject to written and verbal policy and regulations, this Lieutenant exercises independence of judgment and action in their responsibilities including emergencies until relieved by a superior officer. The Lieutenant completes forms and reports using department computers and software as assigned. Performance is evaluated in terms of effective leadership, the performance of assigned staff and the condition of fire apparatus, equipment and facilities.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:

Responds to and establishes command and directs incident operations consistent with Operational Guidelines until relieved by the Company Captain or Duty Chief;

Secures current information and details with respect to location and accessibility of roads, industrial and commercial buildings, hydrants and all other physical and geographical aspects in the municipality for preplanning purposes;

Issues municipal tickets, advises the public of fire regulations, and otherwise promotes and maintains effective public relations in support of the fire department;

Prepares and maintains records and reports relating to the work assigned to their company including data entry on department computers;

Communicates information effectively to other company officers at shift exchange to ensure the continuity of operations and information is maintained;

Supervises and carries out public safety inspections as assigned including fire inspections and health and safety inspections as assigned;

Supervises and participates in public education programs as assigned;

Conducts preliminary fire investigations in the absence of or in conjunction with the Company Captain; based on the incident and the verbal and visual information available at the time of the incident;

Participates in fire preplanning as assigned;

Attends court as a witness or expert in firefighting/rescue matters, as required; and,